In the face of rising secularization and the waning influence of the Church, contemporary pastoral theology encounters both a formidable challenge and an enticing opportunity in the postmodern era. ...This article explores how enhanced interdisciplinary engagement of pastoral theology can foster a renewed approach to evangelization aligned with contemporary sensibilities. Through a comprehensive literature review, we shed light on the experiences of the postmodern individual. By applying the analogy method and anchoring the concepts of “Logos Spermaticos” and “Influence and Vulnerability” in pastoral theology, we reveal its potential contribution to the interdisciplinary evolution of the concept of universal fraternity. The analysis shows that interdisciplinary collaboration in pastoral theology unfolds developmental prospects on two levels – learning from and learning with other disciplines. The “Logos Spermaticos” concept underscores the importance of acquiring new skills, empowering pastoral workers to communicate Christian doctrine more effectively. Simultaneously, the “Influence and Vulnerability” concept fosters a dialogical approach, positioning pastoral theology as a respected interlocutor in contemporary interdisciplinary dialogues. Collaborative efforts with other disciplines empower pastoral theology to foster dialogue and deepen the idea of universal fraternity, both in academic discourse and practical application. The interdisciplinary and global development of fraternal humanism represents the necessary “loosening of the soil” for the seed of the Word of God to sprout in the future. Therefore, it becomes imperative for pastoral theology to transcend its conventional role, actively engaging in interdisciplinary dialogue, thereby charting a course toward an elevated societal role and innovative avenues for proclaiming the Gospel.
The word 'postmodernism' has tended to induce a skeptical or even virulent reaction on the part of the Pentecostal/Evangelical side of the theological spectrum. But with the help of such scholars as ...James K.A. Smith, the tide might have changed. It is now possible to consider and benefit from the real insights of the postmodern critique without fright. In this paper, the works of the revisionist Catholic theologian and great thinker of postmodern theology David Tracy will be discussed alongside the works of the prolific Pentecostal theologian Amos Yong in order to assess the potential of a Pentecostal retrieval of the postmodern critique. It will be argued that both thinkers tackle real contemporary challenges with surprisingly similar interest and that Yong's proposal is a compelling argument - even if not comfortable - for a move forward without abandoning the core convictions of Pentecostal Christianity. Yong's pneumatological starting point allows him to develop a hermeneutical, ontological and epistemological model that allows for a theoretical rendition of the dynamic Pentecostal experience of the Spirit.
The postmodern reality, including the multitude of changes and expanding volumes of offers force the individual to continually redefine themselves. A person existing in contemporary reality is ...permanently on the search for their identity, in order to finally find the most suitable one, which (as it usually turns out nowadays) does not exist. Youths make a choice within the range of education offers. They more often than not decide to study, with studying being the reason for delaying the moment of entry into adulthood and taking over social roles that are specific for the period of young adulthood. In making this choice, young people enter the phase of socalled emerging adulthood, which for a while now has been a new, separate phase of development, fitting in between adolescence and young adulthood. They are not passing through the complex process of puberty any more, however, they do not always have a mature identity. They find themselves in a period characterised by intense exploration. The article attempts to describe the specifics of this stage, additionally presenting an overview of studies on the mode of coping with issues of identification characterising the early adulthood period.
This paper is part of a bigger project where I try to evaluate and merge different philosophical and sociological approaches in order to understand and show how new technologies could change ...political life. This article aims to propose conceptual instruments suitable for that endeavor through the analysis of a small example of postmodern life – Digital Vigilantism – and based on ideas of Daniel Trottier, Zygmunt Bauman, and Michel Foucault. The swarm is a metaphor used by Zygmunt Bauman to show how the understanding of communities is changed in liquid modernity. Swarms are based on untied, uncontrolled, short-term relationships between consumers/users that are formed with the express purpose of achieving some goals. Swarms could be massive in numbers and have a lot of power for a quite short period. One such example could be Digital Vigilantism, which is an act of punishing certain citizens – those believed to be deserving of punishment by Internet users. One particular form of digital vigilantism is disclosing someone’s personal information (addresses, phone numbers, emails, Facebook accounts, etc.) for everybody to see in order to spread shaming acts. The acts of DV sometimes gain enough power to change the political agenda. The problem is that the interest of people to solve certain issues is often extremely short; meanwhile, a sustainable political act/change requires an active and stable effort for a much longer period. The main intrigue lies in whether the political act itself can change from being influenced by the swarm effect.
Šis straipsnis yra viena iš projekto, kuriame permąstoma, kaip naujosios technologijos keičia politinio veiksmo sampratą, dalių. Straipsnyje nagrinėjamas Digital Vigilantism (toliau tekste DV) reiškinys glaudžiai susijęs tiek su diskusijomis apie naująsias technologijas ir jų inspiruojamus pokyčius, tiek apie teisinę interneto veikimo pusę ir bandymą ją sutvarkyti. Straipsnyje naudojamos skirtingos filosofinės ir sociologinės Danielio Trottier, Michelio Foucault ir Zygmunto Baumano idėjos. Jame analizuojamas Baumano pasiūlytos spiečiaus (angl. swarm) idėjos pritaikymas DV analizei siekiant suprasti, kaip spiečiaus fenomenas keičia patį politinio akto turinį ir jo supratimą. Trottier DV apibrėžia kaip procesą, kurio metu asmenys, pajutę, kad kito žmogaus ar žmonių veiksmai pažeidė tam tikras visuomenės normas, siekia atkurti teisingumą ir per mobiliuosius įrenginius ar socialines platformas spontaniškai ir autonomiškai koordinuoja atsaką. Įdomu, kad paprastai neigiamai vertinami pasisakymai ar veiksmai nebūna rašomi sąmoningai siekiant sulaukti visuomenės reakcijos, šio proceso metu dažnai gali būti išviešinamos net mintys, kuriomis pasidalyta draugų rate. DV pavyzdžiu galima laikyti asmeninės, privačios informacijos (adresų, telefonų numerių, el. pašto, sveikatos duomenų ir kt.) viešinimą siekiant sugėdinti ir nubausti. Plintant virtualioms technologijoms, vis dažniau tokio pobūdžio aktai įgyja pakankamai galios pakeisti ir politinę darbotvarkę.
Several authors have written about the clash of civilizations and have described it as the main form of conflict in today's world. My thesis is that the clash of epochs is far more fundamental. It is ...the hitherto insufficiently noted ground on which different forms of conflict can take place. The clash of epochs, in the form of a conflict among traditional society, modernity, and postmodernity, has led the West to be internally torn apart and increasingly incapable of withstanding new emerging challenges. I argue that to reverse this trend, the Western world has to reconstruct itself again as a civilization. It needs to rediscover the value of its classical moral and intellectual traditions. This should be not merely a return to the past but a creative return that will initiate evolutionity-a new evolutionary epoch, which would replace modernity and postmodernity.
Slouching toward New Humanism Contini, Paolo; Osmanaj, Elisabeta
Frontiers in sociology,
10/2023, Letnik:
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In the contemporary era, novel social and cultural patterns have emerged, prompting the social sciences to engage in timely reflections on current phenomena and the very essence of humanity. These ...models have undergone significant transformations, so much so that New Humanism appears to be a viable prospect. It is upon this premise that all the observations put forth in this study are centered, operating under the assumption that the evolution of knowledge is a continuous process, marked by perpetual paths of research and reflection. It is well established that Humanism represents a recurring theme in our daily lives, with its premises inscribed on the walls of cities and subways. In the modern era, the concept of Humanism is liberated from its “classical” meanings. As such, it becomes crucial to consider New Humanism as a supplement for the soul, capable of invigorating spirituality, restoring energy, and instilling ethics rooted in solidarity, recognition, and mutual respect among individuals. This mission serves as a formidable catalyst, motivating and mobilizing the consciences and intelligence of individuals, particularly those in the Western world. Furthermore, this pressing need necessitates the adoption of conceptualization and analytical reconstruction pathways, which are functional in actualizing the perspective of New Humanism, establishing it as a proposition of contemporary culture. It is often implicit in widespread individualism, which tends to manifest exaggerated and exasperating tones of hyper-individualism. It is thus essential not to overlook the doctrine espoused by classical Humanism, which suggests that it is possible to be disenchanted and yet remain builders of utopias, and realists who can see new lands and infinite ideal worlds. Indeed, human beings can transcend existing barriers, using tradition as a viaticum for the future, as evidenced by numerous disciplinary fields.
This article explores new dimensions of security in the context of postmodernity. The article highlights the influence of postmodernism and postmodernity on security culture and presents necessary ...measures to mitigate the risks associated with this paradigm. In a society characterized by plurality, relativism, and diversity, security culture must evolve to address new digital challenges. It presents how the concept of the relativization of truth from the perspective of postmodernism can affect the approach to security, highlighting both benefits and challenges. It also examines the impact of globalization and digitization on security, highlighting the need for international cooperation and interdisciplinary strategies. The article emphasizes that promoting digital education, raising awareness, developing collaboration, and implementing technology are crucial in building an adaptable and effective security culture in the face of the challenges of postmodernity.
ABSTRACT
Postmodernity has a distinctly pre‐apocalyptic feel to it, and this feeling has seeped into archaeology. A review of the scholarship from 2019 attests that archaeologists are having to ...reckon with present‐day conditions and phenomena as they structure their research, delineate the material world, and affirm archaeology's relevance. Furthermore, these concerns have moved from the realm of the rarely spoken and come to constitute a critical conversation in the field. In a number of respects, the contours of archaeology now hinge upon the discipline's responses to developments in real time, including: How can archaeological knowledge production escape the logistical and epistemological bounds of late capitalism and its failures? Can archaeology contribute to future‐building, and what would that look like? Does archaeology have to be scholar‐activism to achieve the goal of making the past matter (to whom) (for what)? archaeology, contemporary archaeology, future archaeology, current issues
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La postmodernidad tiene un sentido distintamente preapocalíptico hacia ella, y este sentimiento se ha filtrado en la arqueología. Una revisión de la investigación académica de 2019 atestigua que los arqueólogos están teniendo que contar con las condiciones y los fenómenos actuales en la medida en que ellos estructuran su investigación, delinean el mundo material y afirman la relevancia de la arqueología. Además, estas preocupaciones se han movido de la esfera de lo raramente mencionado y llegan a constituir una conversación crítica en el campo. En un número de aspectos, los contornos de la arqueología, ahora dependen de las respuestas de la disciplina a los desarrollos en tiempo real, incluyendo: ¿Cómo la producción de conocimiento arqueológico puede escapar a los límites logísticos y epistemológicos del capitalismo tardío y sus fallas? ¿Puede la arqueología contribuir a la construcción de futuro, y cómo ese se vería? ¿Tiene la arqueología que ser de activismo académico para lograr la meta de que el pasado sea relevante (para quién) (por qué)? arqueología, arqueología contemporánea, arqueología futura, cuestiones actuales
Artykuł stanowi prezentację książki Agnieszki Sosnowskiej Sztuka znikania: Teatralność w czasach ponowoczesnych (Kraków 2019), poświęconej zagadnieniu teatralnego charakteru ponowoczesnej ...rzeczywistości kulturowej i społecznej. Sosnowska zakłada, że kategorie teatru, teatralności i teatralizacji stanowią narzędzia przydatne w analizach i interpretacjach ponowoczesnej kondycji ludzkiej, a zarazem wskazuje, że to rzeczywistość pozateatralna stanowi najwłaściwszy obszar refleksji nad teatralnością. Analizuje wybrane prace i zjawiska artystycznn, w których dostrzega wyznacznik steatralizowanej rzeczywistości ponowoczesnej, jakim jest dla niej zanik rozmaitych przeświadczeń determinujących nowoczesny stosunek do idei podmiotu, świata i sztuki: amerykański minimalizm, twórczość brazylijskiego artysty Hélia Oiticica, pracownia Andy’ego Warhola The Factory i spektakl Krystiana Lupy Factory 2, ambalaże Tadeusza Kantora oraz projekt Christiana Boltanskiego The Life of C.B. W recenzji postawione zostały prowokowane przez książkę pytania, które wiążą się m.in. ze sposobem ujęcia tytułowej tematyki, zasadzającym się na niedookreśleniu pojęcia teatralności, wykorzystaniu bardzo określonego rozumienia ponowoczesności oraz nie całkiem przemyślanym połączeniu perspektywy historycznej z filozoficzną.
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